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How living museums are 'waking up' sleeping artefacts

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Time takes on a unique meaning in a museum. It’s extremely rare for an artefact to be let go from a collection, so a never-ending duty of care exists. Traditionally, museum staff have worked from the assumption that the artefacts they are caring for will outlive the people caring for them. Objects are constantly treated for insect...

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Addicted to social media? Try an e-fasting plan

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imageEasy tips on how to disconnect from social media and connect with the real world.Shutterstock/Photographee.eu

Social media is a double-edged sword, providing both benefits and drawbacks.

In order to stay connected, many of us are becoming captivated by these pervasive tools. A social media report by Sensis in 2015 reported that nearly half of all...

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